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Am Bàthach

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Am Bàthach — Named summit at 798 m.

Am Bàthach, mountains & hills in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Am Bàthach is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 798 m.". Coordinates: 57.1795°, -5.1897°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Am Bàthach is a Scottish mountain situated at the head of Glen Shiel, at the western end of Loch Cluanie some 38 km (24 mi) south east of Kyle of Lochalsh.

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Background

Description

Am Bàthach reaches a height of 798 metres (2,618 feet) and is a lone Corbett surrounded by considerably higher Munros. Its grassy slopes are in marked contrast to the rockier peaks of the other Glen Shiel hills. it is often climbed along with the adjoining Munro of Ciste Dhubh with the route over Am Bàthach providing a more interesting and drier route to the Munro than the boggy An Caorann Beag glen. The hill offers an interesting half day walk when ascended on its own and it is frequently the only one of the Kintail mountains in the clear when weather conditions are poor. Am Bàthach's roof like shape made up of a long NE-SW ridge with steep sides is alleged to resemble a cow shed or a byre…

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Coordinates
57.1795, -5.1897
Address
Kintail, Highland, Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Am Bàthach?
Am Bàthach is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 57.1795°, -5.1897°.
Is Am Bàthach free to visit?
Yes — admission to Am Bàthach is free.